Chillies and peppers: Area harvested in Germany
Germany: Chillies and peppers: Area harvested was 120 ha in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Chillies and peppers, green (Capsicum spp. and Pimenta spp.) — Area in Germany, 1996–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in ha.
Analysis
In 2024, chillies and peppers, green (capsicum spp. and pimenta spp.) — area in Germany stood at 120 ha.
The figure is down 14.3% on the previous year and up 66.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, chillies and peppers, green (capsicum spp. and pimenta spp.) — area in Germany peaked at 140 ha in 2023 and was at its lowest, 30 ha, in 1999.
That places Germany 130th out of 164 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Chillies and peppers: Area harvested in Germany, year by year
| Year | ha | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 34 ha | — |
| 1997 | 36 ha | +5.9% |
| 1998 | 31 ha | -13.9% |
| 1999 | 30 ha | -3.2% |
| 2000 | 31 ha | +3.3% |
| 2001 | 31 ha | +0.0% |
| 2002 | 31 ha | +0.0% |
| 2003 | 30 ha | -3.2% |
| 2004 | 34 ha | +13.3% |
| 2006 | 37 ha | +8.8% |
| 2007 | 35 ha | -5.4% |
| 2008 | 41 ha | +17.1% |
| 2009 | 43 ha | +4.9% |
| 2010 | 39 ha | -9.3% |
| 2011 | 43 ha | +10.3% |
| 2012 | 64 ha | +48.8% |
| 2013 | 64 ha | +0.0% |
| 2014 | 72 ha | +12.5% |
| 2015 | 74 ha | +2.8% |
| 2016 | 82 ha | +10.8% |
| 2017 | 94 ha | +14.6% |
| 2018 | 110 ha | +17.0% |
| 2019 | 110 ha | +0.0% |
| 2020 | 110 ha | +0.0% |
| 2021 | 120 ha | +9.1% |
| 2022 | 110 ha | -8.3% |
| 2023 | 140 ha | +27.3% |
| 2024 | 120 ha | -14.3% |
Germany compared with similar countries
- Germany's 120 ha is below the median for high income countries, which is 195.5 ha, 61% of the median. (44 countries reporting)
- Germany's 120 ha is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 1,060 ha, 11% of the median. (33 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 32.75 ha | 30 ha | 36 ha | 4 |
| 2000s | 34.78 ha | 30 ha | 43 ha | 9 |
| 2010s | 75.2 ha | 39 ha | 110 ha | 10 |
| 2020s | 120 ha | 110 ha | 140 ha | 5 |
Countries ranked near Germany
More agriculture & rural data for Germany
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- Cropland extent over the long-term, per unit of GDP 0 hectares per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Cropland extent over the long-term, per capita 0.1412 hectares per person (2025)
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- Agricultural area over the long-term, per unit of GDP 0 hectares per US$ of GDP (2025)
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- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 2.73 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.0087 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is chillies and peppers, green (capsicum spp. and pimenta spp.) — area in Germany?
- Chillies and peppers, green (capsicum spp. and pimenta spp.) — area in Germany was 120 ha in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest chillies and peppers, green (capsicum spp. and pimenta spp.) — area recorded in Germany?
- The highest recorded value was 140 ha in 2023.
- What is the lowest chillies and peppers, green (capsicum spp. and pimenta spp.) — area recorded in Germany?
- The lowest recorded value was 30 ha in 1999.
- How does Germany rank for chillies and peppers, green (capsicum spp. and pimenta spp.) — area?
- Germany ranks 130th out of 164 countries with data for 2024.
- Is chillies and peppers, green (capsicum spp. and pimenta spp.) — area rising or falling in Germany?
- Over the last ten years it is up 66.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Germany data come from?
- The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Chillies and peppers, green (Capsicum spp. and Pimenta spp.) — Area harvested. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
This dataset provides annual statistics on crop and livestock production across countries and territories. For crops, data are provided on area harvested, production quantities and yields. For livestock, data are provided on animal stocks, numbers of producing and slaughtered animals, and the production of meat, milk, eggs and other livestock products. The dataset also includes information on production quantities for selected processed products, such as vegetable oils, sugar, fibres, beer, wine and major dairy products.